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1996 Ford Explorer Repair Question


Topics covered: Heater, Heater control valve, Coolant.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 14, 2008

1996 Ford Explorer Need device discription for repair


Was having problems with the Heater. Anyway I put a new thermostat in but the heater kept blowing cold air. Then after driving there was steam
on the paasenger side of the engine compartment
and the smell of cooking radiator fluid. Anyway I have traced it to this device that is not in Chilton's. It is the leaking culprit but I don't know what to call it. It has four coolant hoses hooked to it, it has a little arm that appears to move when the heater is turned to defrost, and has I think a vacuum line hooked to it.
I need the name of it can't seem to identify it. Can you assist?
Avatar Asked by JS Gryphon

Answer

Replied on September 14, 2008

Sounds like you're talking about the heater control valve.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on September 14, 2008

Heater control valve has 4 water hook-ups, water control valve has three.


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_HCV_1.jpg



http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_WCV_1.jpg

About 20.00 dollars.

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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